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VA area data

Suffolk, VA

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Suffolk.

Population: 98,333 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Suffolk, VA is $438,534 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $466,130 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,075/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, winterweather, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$438,534

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$438,534
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+27.1%
10-year appreciation
+69.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$438,534
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$466,130
Median list price
$477,005
Median price per sqft
$226
1-year sale-price change
+1.0%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
496
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
149

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,075/mo
1-year rent change
+5.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,617/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,637/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,857/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,577/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,044/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
22
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
5
High schools
3
Schools include
Booker T. Washington Elementary, FOREST GLEN MIDDLE, JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE, Oakland Elementary, Elephant's Fork Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, hurricane, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Saunders Supply Co. (1.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.7°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
50.3°F
Annual precipitation
52.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
230
Days with Moderate air quality
14
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,452
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,692

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
42
Nearest national park
Fort Monroe National Monument (11 mi)
National parks include
Fort Monroe National Monument, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
136
Nearest airport
Suffolk Executive Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITAL, SENTARA OBICI HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+942 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
21.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,868
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
66.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,105
Average weekly wage
$1,130
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
680

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SuffolkState medianUS median
Median home value$438,534$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$466,130$380,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,075/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,868$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Suffolk, VA?
$438,534.
What is the median sale price in Suffolk, VA?
$466,130.
How long do homes take to sell in Suffolk, VA?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Suffolk, VA?
Typical rent: $2,075/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Suffolk, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, hurricane, iceStorm.
Is Suffolk, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Suffolk, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Suffolk, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Suffolk, VA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Saunders Supply Co., 1.9 mi.
How many schools serve Suffolk, VA?
22 schools (11 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Suffolk, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Suffolk, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Suffolk, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Suffolk

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